Segmented Detection Regions for Image Selection and Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing control methods for operating images on a display do not consider the detection regions for selection and change operations, affecting user operability.

Innovation Solution

A control method that shifts an image from an unselected state to a selected state when a selection operation is received in a first detection region, and executes corresponding processing for image operations in a second detection region, where the second detection region includes the display position and is different from the first detection region.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a single detection region is used for both selection and operation, then the interface structure is simple, but user operability deteriorates due to ambiguous detection regions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser operabilityVSAvoiddetection region structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection region is divided into two distinct regions: a first detection region for selection operations and a second detection region for image operations. This segmentation allows each region to be optimized for its specific function, improving user operability by providing clear visual feedback and preventing ambiguous interactions, while the complexity is managed through the logical organization of these segmented regions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If detection regions are not clearly defined, then the interface design is simple, but operation accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation accuracyVSAvoiddetection region definition

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Different detection regions are assigned different functional qualities: the first detection region is optimized for selection operations with visual indicators showing which image is selected, while the second detection region is optimized for image operations. This local differentiation of quality ensures high operation accuracy by providing context-appropriate feedback for each type of interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Measurement precision

If the same detection region is used for selection and operation, then the system structure is simple, but selection accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveselection accuracyVSAvoiddetection region configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection region is segmented into a first detection region for selection and a second detection region for operations. The first detection region provides clear visual feedback (such as highlighting or border indicators) to confirm selection accuracy, while the second region handles subsequent image operations. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by providing distinct functional zones with appropriate visual cues for each operation type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250060859A1Control method, control device, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program

Publication Date: 2025.02.20 SEIKO EPSON CORP

AI summary

A control method includes: shifting, when a selection operation for an image displayed on a display screen is received in a first detection region including a display position of the image, the image from an unselected state to a selected state; and executing, when an image operation for the image in the selected state is received in a second detection region, processing corresponding to the image operation on the image in the selected state, the second detection region including the display position and being different from the first detection region.